Hannah v. State

Case Summary

Buchanan, J.

Defendant-Appellant George Hannah (Hannah) appeals from a jury conviction of Robbery, claiming the evidence was insufficient to prove the requisite element of violence or putting in fear, and improper cross-examination by the State relating to his prior convictions.

We affirm.

FACTS

The facts and evidence most favorable to the State are:

At approximately 2:00 o’clock A.M. on October 10, 1972, Cletus Tow (Tow) was walking north on Illinois Street in the City of Indianapolis.

Hannah approached him from the rear, and struck Tow in the back of the head with his fist knocking…